Leading with a Braveheart
This show is for brave hearted women who have begun their leadership journey or aspire to become a leader.
Leading with a Braveheart
How to use servant leadership to influence
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Michelle Johns
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Season 2
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Episode 136
In this podcast, Michelle shares how to use servant leadership to influence at work.
Servant Leadership as a Tool for Influence:
Unlike coercive leadership, servant leaders influence through:
- Trust & Respect – People follow willingly when they feel supported.
- Leading by Example – Demonstrating humility and integrity inspires others.
- Persuasive Communication – Using logic and empathy to align stakeholders.
- Long-Term Relationships – Investing in people creates lasting loyalty.
Influencing Without Authority
A servant leader in a cross-functional team might:
- Listen to concerns before proposing solutions.
- Align team goals with organizational values.
- Use data and empathy to gain buy-in